The Gorgeous Ex Girlfriend
/ The Gorgeous Ex Girlfriend Chapter 130
She gave him an uncertain smile but nodded her head . She wasn't sure what he meant by that but didn't want to get into a conversation on that uncomfortable topic . She only hoped that he would leave before Wei comes else the situation actually may be combustible!!!!
"I see that you have a fully functional kitchen here . Seems like you have learnt how to cook," he said, referring to her non-existing cooking skills during their married days .
"Like they say, necessity is the mother of all things essential . Since I had to fend for myself, I managed to pick up a few things which ensure that I don't go hungry . Though I am far from your culinary skills level," she replied .
During the early days of their marriage, breakfast had been Fu's responsibility since Jia Li didn't know how to cook, having lived with her parents and then at the university . As things deteriorated between them later, they had started avoiding each other especially at meal times, with Jia Li eating mostly at work or ordering take-outs .
"Why don't you carry the cutlery and food tray to the table? I shall get the tea . If I have understood him correctly, Xie Tang must be getting anxious sitting there alone," he said kindly .
Jia Li gave him a grateful smile for his understanding and carried out the fruit and nuts laden tray to where Tang sat impatiently .
"He seems to know his way around her . Within first few minutes, you have handed over the kitchen to him," Tang remarked acerbically upon her arrival .
He was stewing over the hushed conversation between the two .
"Can you stop being so paranoid? And I am warning you right now . You better be nice to him when he comes out here . He is going through a tough phase in his life and I will not tolerate any sarcastic remarks towards him," she instructed sternly .
Tang was about to reply when Fu joined them .
"I hope that you enjoy the herb tea which I brewed . It will help your bones heal faster," he addressed Tang, indicating towards his cast .
Giving him a polite smile, Tang accepted the cup which Jia Li poured him .
"I know you aren't too fond of this particular flavour, but it would do you good . And it seems you haven't been eating or sleeping well . You are too skinny right now and there are deep circles below your eyes," he chided her in concern .
Conscious of Tang's disapproving look, she quickly poured a cup for herself and Fu .
"So what is your line of profession? If you are Jia Li's senior, you must have a degree in languages as well, right?" Tang enquired .
Fu's whole demeanour reeked of superiority complex . His concern about Jia Li sounded really fake, more preachy than genuine .
Fu gave a fond smile to her before replying modestly, "I did a course in languages along with finance . I am part of **** bank . "
As he had predicted, Jia Li immediately said, "he is being polite . Not only is he the youngest vice president in the bank, he is also working towards his goal of working for the World Bank soon . I have always told him that by the time he is forty, he would be our campus's most famous alumni . "
Fu beamed with pleasure at her words while Tang concentrated on gulping the vile tasting drink down his throat, lest he said something uncharitable . There was something slimy about Jia Li's ex-husband which made him dislike the guy on sight . He was just relieved that she wasn't married to him anymore . She probably couldn't sense it but Tang was sure that there was more to the man than what met their eyes .
Fu sat back, relaxed on the sofa, waiting for the drug to take effect . It was a mild one, enough to give him time to set up the stage . He couldn't wait for the show to start…
6:30p . m .
Jia Li felt that someone had stuffed cotton wool in her mouth . Her tongue felt swollen, as if it was touching the mouth's roof . Trying to open her eyes, she could barely squint and make out hazy outlines . What was wrong with her? Had she fainted?
"Jia Li, are you awake finally, my love? What a little chestnut you are…reacting so strongly to such a small dosage of the drug," she heard a gleeful voice .
But whose voice was it? Familiar yet strange, as if the words and the tone didn't belong to the same person .
She struggled harder to open her eyes and finally the world righted itself .
Chapter end
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